Deuteronomy 14:19

And every creeping thing that flieth is unclean unto you: they shall not be eaten.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 14:19

BSB

All flying insects are unclean for you; they may not be eaten.

AKJV

And every creeping thing that flies is unclean to you: they shall not be eaten.

CPDV

And anything which crawls and also has little wings shall be unclean, and shall not be eaten.

ERV

And all winged creeping things are unclean unto you: they shall not be eaten.

NHEB

All winged crawling creatures are unclean to you: they shall not be eaten.

SMT

And every creeping thing flying it is unclean to you; they shall not be eaten.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 14:19

AndeverycreepingthingH8318Noun MasculinethatfliethH5775Noun MasculineisuncleanH2931AdjectiveuntoyoutheyshallnotbeeatenH398Verb

Commentary for Deuteronomy 14:19

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 14:19

Summary

All flying insects declared unfit for consumption

Event

Flying insects forbidden

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC